Rashes on the back are an extremely unpleasant thing. She can spoil the mood and limit the choice of open dresses to any beauty. In addition, acne can signal the presence of certain problems in the body. In this situation, regular back cleaning is necessary.
Why is skin cleansing necessary?
Human skin is a living organ that performs protective functions, it is a kind of barrier (it holds dust, dirt on its surface). Moreover, it excretes the body's vital products together with sebum and purifies it in this way.
All this, as well as dead particles of the dermis, must be removed - normal washing and wiping with cosmetics (tonic, micellar water) is not enough. Therefore, back cleaning is widely practiced in cosmetology, the frequency of procedures depends on the quality and characteristics of the patient’s skin.
At what age is the first procedure necessary?
Usually, rashes of various types on the back appear in adolescence - about 12-16 years. Everything is connected with a change in the hormonal background of the young organism. Girls and guys who are faced with skin problems on their backs are moaning to wear open clothes, sunbathing on the beach.
It is necessary to start treatment as early as possible, do not delay it - with age this problem does not resolve itself, it only gets worse, in addition to the usual small pimples, large acne, black spots, comedones and, as a result, scars from them are difficult to get rid of.
What will the doctor say?
Safe at first glance, cleansing the back of acne without first consulting the appropriate specialist can be fraught with serious threats.
Therefore, it is very important to be examined by an endocrinologist, dermatologist and gastroenterologist.
- A dermatologist will examine the inflammation on the epidermis of the back and other areas and determine whether it is really just a cosmetic problem that is not associated with deeper diseases (allergies, infections, viruses). He will direct to the laboratory, where they will take scraping from problem areas. If necessary, according to the results of the analysis, he can appoint a certain set of procedures.
- An endocrinologist will primarily help to eliminate the presence of metabolic problems in the body. Ultrasound of the thyroid gland and other organs, hormonal tests, checking the height-weight ratio and other medical measures can reveal the true essence of the problem. If there is none, you can safely go to the beautician.
- A gastroenterologist (nutritionist) will prescribe general tests, send them to an ultrasound examination of the digestive system to identify potential diseases. If none are available, then back skin cleansing is not contraindicated.
A bit about nutrition
Everyone knows about the harm caused to the body and the appearance of "bad" food. If there is problem skin, they should be immediately excluded. It is better to beware of “healthy” yogurts, conditionally natural smoked meats, hearty fatty foods and overeating.
Types of rashes on the dermis
Cleansing the skin can be considered a really high-quality and effective procedure only if the cosmetologist correctly determines the type of rashes on the epidermis. Indeed, the method of preparing the skin surface for the procedure, the methods of cleansing, the final measures and the duration of the effect depend on this.
- The appearance of open-type comedones, the so-called "black dots", occurs when the sebaceous glands are blocked and inflammation is influenced by bacteria. Getting rid of them is pretty simple. A standard mechanical action with cosmetic tweezers / loops with preliminary disinfection of the skin and subsequent narrowing of the pores (applying a clay mask) is suitable.
- Closed comedones are less visible on the back, but with tactile contact are very noticeable. Before deleting the contents, the wizard opens each “tubercle” with a thin needle or scarifier. Otherwise, the technique is indistinguishable from the above, with the exception of the finishing procedure. After removing the remnants of the mask, it is worth “walking” through the affected areas with a laser. It is quite expensive, but effective.
- Pustules and their more complex form (nodular lesions) are exactly those “teenage” large blackheads that are most often mixed with open comedones. Mechanical cleaning of the back in this situation is carried out in conjunction with ultrasonic exposure to the skin. This allows you to achieve more lasting results.
- The only thing that no cosmetologist can cope with is the large encapsulated fat accumulations that are found already in adulthood. Atheromas, like cysts, are recommended to be removed exclusively by surgery. The cosmetologist is only able to smooth out residual postoperative scars.
Salon or home procedure - what to prefer?
If any type of acne occurs, it is not recommended to fight them yourself - this will only aggravate the situation. Even if there is an appearance that it was possible to get rid of the rash, part of the sebaceous fluid affected by bacteria can remain in the deeper layers of the skin and later the problem will manifest itself in a more complex form.
Back cleaning in the cabin is carried out in sterile conditions using special equipment and preparations. And in full, that is, it is extremely difficult to process the entire surface of the back at home, even with an assistant.
The only thing that can be done at home is to carefully monitor your hygiene - regular changes in clothes, bedding, washing with washcloths and special detergents. Of course, a healthy lifestyle is no less important (a full sleep, a reasonable alternation of rest and work).
Types of cosmetic cleansing - what will the specialist offer?
In the field of dermatology and cosmetology, more and more competing procedures of this type are appearing. Cleaning your back from acne in the cabin is selected exclusively individually and depends on many factors: the wishes of the client, his financial capabilities, but most importantly, the recommendations of a specialist. The price depends on the type of processing (the average cost is about 3000-4000 rubles, although you can find options both much cheaper and more expensive).
Mechanical way
With proper preparation and conduct of the procedure, a long desired result is guaranteed without unpleasant consequences such as scars. The master during the cleaning process squeezes out the contents of the pathological element with a special loop, tweezers or even with his hands (in sterile gloves).
- The duration of the procedure under mechanical stress, taking into account the preparatory and final works, can take from half an hour to 2.5 hours. It all depends on the area of the skin in need of processing.
- Sometimes in order to achieve a full-fledged effect, one has to carry out such a “ritual" several times.
Ultrasonic Back Cleaning
This is an extremely gentle and almost painless method of influencing the affected epidermis with an ultrasonic wave. Of course, he won’t save large comedones, but he perfectly removes dead particles and pollution.
- Due to its favorable anti-inflammatory, bactericidal and calming effect, this procedure is often combined with other methods of exposure.
- Ultrasound takes a small amount of time / money from the patient, and has a lot of indications.
- As an additional bonus - a noticeable lightening of the back surface, tightening and micromassage of subcutaneous tissues.
Vacuum Technique
This procedure is not very popular due to low efficiency. This superficial method is not suitable for customers with deep large acne. It is better for people with fragile vessels to avoid vacuum cleaning - small bruises-crescents may appear.
On the surface of the epidermis, using a special nozzle connected to the device, negative pressure conditions are created. It’s easier to say - the contents of blackheads are sucked off.
By combining the vacuum with a mechanical effect on the skin, you can eliminate the potential appearance of scars, massage in addition, and tighten the surface coat.
Chemical methods
The technique, which is not able to fully cope with deep skin lesions, however, has a very positive effect and is recommended after several mechanical cleanings.
The cost and duration of chemical cleaning procedures directly depend on the formulations selected and applied to the back. The more natural, effective and better the product, the correspondingly more impressive price. In order not to go home with a burnt red back, which will heal from three or more weeks, you need to prepare - carefully approach the choice of the master, and also inform him of all the unpleasant sensations during the cleaning process.
The rehabilitation period after dry cleaning depends on the type and aggressiveness of the composition. In any case, the recovery process will take a couple of weeks, so it’s better to forget about the beach, solarium, gym for this time.
Even the safest back cleaning is categorically contraindicated in the presence of scratches and other injuries on the skin.
Wizard sequence
First of all, a potential client should choose a beauty salon, and even better, a cosmetology center in which he is going to conduct this procedure. It is important that the institution has a good reputation, a large number of favorable reviews from patients.
After consultation and examination, the master cosmetologist will determine the type of procedure. Someone only ultrasonic cleaning of the back will give the desired result, others will have to experience more serious procedures.
Preparation and disinfection
The reviews say that no matter what type of cleaning a dermatologist chooses, preparatory measures are extremely important for an effective and safe result.
- The “working area” on the patient’s skin is thoroughly disinfected, as well as the entire instrument that will come into contact with it. The cosmetologist must wear disposable sterile gloves, additionally treating them with an antiseptic.
- A soft peeling cream is applied to the entire back surface, which is then gently removed with cotton pads.
- To expand a little pore, as well as soften the contents of comedones, the back is covered with special compounds and covered with a thin film for 15 minutes.
Procedure
The prepared skin surface is cleaned with an ultrasonic scrubber, mechanical tools or in a way that has been selected in advance and agreed with the client.
Final events
After cosmetic treatment of the skin, the specialist is obliged to carry out additional disinfection of the back surface, “soothe” the most affected areas, and narrow the pores. A special clay or alginate mask acts favorably in this situation.
The cosmetologist sets the date for the next visit - you need to conduct an examination and determine the need for additional / repeated procedures.
After visiting the salon
Regardless of the type of procedure being performed, the client will have to be careful for several days (or better - a couple of weeks).
- Avoid physical exertion, which can cause excessive sweating.
- Exclude access to the beach, and especially the solarium.
- Wear less tight synthetic clothing. Natural fabrics that need to be ironed beforehand are recommended.
- To minimize the intake of oily and, in general, excessively spicy, sweet food.
- Try to be less in dusty places (beach, nature).
- Refuse for the first time from low-alcohol / alcoholic and carbonated sugary drinks, kvass, etc.
- Drink plenty of clean water, natural (homemade) unsweetened low-fat yogurts.
- If necessary, irritated places on the back should be regularly lubricated with a special, prescribed beautician, balm, cream.
Only adhering to all these rules, you can achieve the desired result - clean, smooth skin on the back, which will require visits to beauty parlors only occasionally to maintain the result.